techniques

Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Summer (usually June in the United States) is often a time for weddings. I have long been a fan of Double Wedding Ring quilts because they are often so vibrant with a great deal of white or light background to really set off the rings. There are many ways to make this particular pattern.

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RSN: Appliqué: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration

Book Review – RSN Applique

If you want to learn applique, “RSN: Appliqué: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration” is a great place to start. Learn from the Royal School of Needlework and you’ll have a terrific foundation to build your skills

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Raised Embroidery by Kelley Aldridge

Today in Lets Book! We are reviewing Raised Embroidery by Kelley Aldridge. a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in the techniques you need for raised embroidery. Read on for more!

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Book Review – Hot Textiles

Hot Textiles:  Inspiration and Techniques by Kim Thittichai is a thorough and well thought out introduction to a form of textile art that you might not have tried before, that will leave you burning to try it!

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Rusting Fabric by Jamie Kalvestran

Rust Never Sleeps | Mixed Media

Using rust in textile art isn’t too much of a challenge. Take inspiration from this collection of rusty artists curated by Arlee Barr and soon you’ll be wrapping your materials and leaving the chemistry to do its work!

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